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Role purpose The Head of Finance is a key member of the Charity’s senior management team, working closely with the chief executive, directors, and trustees. The head of finance will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the Charity, including budgeting, reporting, audit, payroll, and pensions. Managing the finance manager and management accountant, the Head of Finance will ensure the effective running of the finance department and smooth day-to-day processes. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be a key advisor on strategic financial decisions, balancing meticulous operational control with strategic planning. As the Head of Finance, you will: • Proactively contribute to the development and delivery of the Charity’s strategy through developing long-term financial planning to underpin our objectives., • Act as senior finance business partner to the senior leadership team, supporting strategic and operational decision-making., • Lead on the annual audit and production of statutory accounts, ensuring effective management of the audit process. Financial controls, reporting, and operational finance • Lead the finance function of the Charity, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial management and reporting., • Ensure that appropriately robust internal financial and operational controls are in place., • Ensure that our unrestricted and restricted funds and accounting records are maintained in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements and best practice., • Ensure timely and accurate monthly management accounts and other reports are produced by the finance team and distributed to members of the senior management team, encouraging ownership of departmental budgets., • Manage and oversee accounts receivable and payable, ensuring strong cash management., • Ensure all banking facilities, financial systems, and internal processes function to a high standard and enable the Charity to carry out its transactional and operational financial functions., • Manage the production of statutory accounts in line with the Charity SORP and lead the annual external audit process., • Oversee our tax affairs, including PAYE, national insurance, corporation tax, VAT, and gift aid., • Responsible for our payroll and pensions functions., • Maintain and continuously improve financial policies, procedures, and controls, working closely with the fundraising and operations teams to ensure organisational efficiency., • Identify and escalate financial risks to the chief executive and board Knowledge and experience We are looking for candidates with demonstrable strategic financial leadership spanning organisational planning, budgeting, risk, and reporting. You will have: • You must be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, OR CIMA), • Excellent knowledge of charity financial management, SORP, and audit is essential., • Experience of effective budget setting and implementing controls and processes to manage and monitoring budgets, • Firm understanding of risk management, • Experience of improving policies and processes in comparable organisations, • Success in delivering increased cost effectiveness, • Evidence of building financial impact and performance metrics and reporting, • Understanding of the requirements of legislation, Charity Commission and professional body guidance on a being a well-run and financially accountable Charity, • A strategic thinker with the ability to see the bigger picture and make decisions in line with the charity’s needs as part of a team, • Strong change management skills with experience of managing teams through change, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interpret and communicate financial information to a non-specialist audience, • Strong organisational development skills, able to identify and act on opportunities to drive performance in business, • Experience of the charity or not-for-profit environment (this could be gained as a trustee) preferably with some understanding of charity funding and investment management, • Collaborative working style with excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Resilient with a flexible, creative and solutions-focused approach to problem-solving

Ideal 1st move for a newly qualified ACA or ACCA Your new company Join a modern, ambitious accountancy practice that works with fast-growing SMEs and international groups. This is a firm where you’re trusted, listened to, and encouraged to contribute ideas - not just produce numbers.Your new role As a Financial Accountant, you’ll manage your own portfolio and deliver high-quality financial reporting that genuinely supports the people running the business.You’ll be: • Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 102, • Producing clear, insight-driven monthly and quarterly management accounts, • Strengthening balance sheet controls and reviewing reconciliations, • Handling VAT returns and day-to-day compliance, • Building cashflow forecasts and delivering meaningful financial analysis, • Streamlining processes and supporting cloud migrations (Xero / QBO / Sage Intacct), • ACA / ACCA qualified, • Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP (FRS 102); IFRS a plus, • Confident preparing and reviewing statutory and management accounts, • Good VAT knowledge and practical compliance experience, • Solid experience with cloud accounting platforms

Our client is looking for an Audit Semi Senior to join their busy Audit and Accounts team in Eastleigh. Summary of Key Tasks • Performing audit planning, fieldwork and completion to a sufficient standard, • Planning, completion and finalisation of audit / accounts preparation assignments, • Preparation and finalisation of financial statements and tax computations, • Presentation of files to Business Advisor and Director for review, • Preparation and monitoring of audit assignment budgets, • Setting objectives for junior audit staff and supervising them on site, including some on-the-job training, • Reviewing audit work completed by junior audit staff and providing helpful feedback to them, to assist with their development The Ideal Candidate • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA), we will also consider part qualified., • Recent audit experience in a practice environment, experience of leading external audit assignments from planning to completion stages. Experience of FRS102 is essential., • Motivated to take responsibility for a task with an organised and methodical approach to workload, • Confident user of Microsoft Office – intermediate/advanced Excel user. Prior knowledge of IRIS Accountancy software an advantage, • Car owner and in possession of a full UK valid driving license Benefits • Full Stud...

* * SALARY: From £39,000 pa dependent on experience LOCATION: Milton Keynes HYBRID WORKING: Our current hybrid working policy requires a minimum of 60% of working time to be based in the Milton Keynes office however flexibility is expected to meet the needs of the business and the role. HOURS / CONTRACT TYPE: Part time FTC, 32 hours per week, ending 31/12/27 CLOSING DATE: 28/05/26 We reserve the right to close the advert earlier If we receive a high volume of applications. We’re looking for a Financial Accountant, in this role you will play a key role in supporting the financial control and regulatory framework of the organisation. You will be responsible for producing accurate and comprehensive supporting schedules for the monthly management accounts and regulatory submissions for Volkswagen Bank GmbH UK Branch. What you’ll be doing: • Prepare monthly management accounts, disclosure information, and variance analysis for VW Bank UK Branch in accordance with IFRS and German GAAP, up to management review., • Analyse, reconcile, and investigate balance sheet and P&L positions to ensure accuracy and completeness, proposing correcting entries where required., • Produce regulatory reports for VW Bank UK Branch for submission to HQ, including liquidity, solvency and deposit guarantee reporting., • Review and update all regulatory submissions to reflect changes required by the regulator, HQ, or the Bank team., • Prepare regulatory and statutory submissions for VWFS UK Ltd. to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Office for National Statistics (ONS)., • Ensure all intercompany balances are accurately accounted for, reconciled, and reported each month, including preparation of the monthly Intercompany Pack for management review., • Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)., • Experience preparing accounts under both IFRS and German GAAP., • Strong ability to work with large and diverse data sets, consolidating information into accurate final submissions., • Proven experience managing relationships with multiple stakeholders across the business., • Solid technical accounting knowledge, including exposure to regulatory reporting and taxation., • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills. Bonus: Discretionary 10% on-target bonus (based on personal and Group company performance) Pension: Employer pension contribution of 9% (based on employee contribution of 3%). VWFS will pay 6% if employee chooses a 2% employee contribution. Car schemes*: Choice of Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme for petrol/diesel and hybrid vehicles plus car insurance. OR Company Car scheme for Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) plus car insurance cover for you and a partner/eligible family member. Other benefits: From day 1 we provide income protection, life assurance (4x salary), retail discount vouchers , access to Care Concierge (a service to support carers of adults), along with other salary sacrifice options including a will writing service and cycle to work (subject to scheme restrictions). Following successful completion of probation, you will have access to private medical insurance for you (with the option to buy additional family cover), access to our loan car scheme for up to 2 cars for your partner or eligible family members (subject to scheme restrictions) and during our annual benefit window you can purchase critical illness cover and dental cover , so you can select the benefits that matter to you. We invest in our people and are passionate about driving development. You’ll have access to LinkedIn Learning via our Degreed platform as well as a host of professional development programmes and opportunities to build your technical and soft skills so you can further develop your career. We also offer mentoring schemes and reciprocal partnerships recognising that we can all learn from each other in the flow of work. * * * Why join VWFS UK? You’ll have the opportunity to make a difference by helping us to achieve our mission. Our mission is straight forward; we want to be 'The Key to Mobility'. That means we make getting from A-to-B as easy and simple for as many people as possible. To truly meet the mobility needs of people in a changing world, our offering goes beyond traditional vehicle financing. We do this by providing a range of finance and aftersales products on Volkswagen Group vehicles, as well as developing innovative mobility products designed to solve real problems and support our customers. No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you! VWFS is proud to be an inclusive employer and encourages applications from a diverse range of candidates. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion isn’t just a statement for us, we encourage and aspire for all our colleagues to be their 100% self. If you need any reasonable adjustments to assist you with the application and/or recruitment processes, please contact our Resourcing Team. This role does not meet the UKVI’s criteria for the skilled worker sponsorship route, therefore we are unable to accept candidates requiring sponsorship for this role.

Our client is looking for an Audit Senior to join their busy Audit and Accounts team in Eastleigh. Summary of Key Tasks - Performing audit planning, fieldwork and completion to a sufficient standard - Planning, completion and finalisation of audit / accounts preparation assignments - Preparation and finalisation of financial statements and tax computations - Presentation of files to Business Advisor and Director for review - Preparation and monitoring of audit assignment budgets - Setting objectives for junior audit staff and supervising them on site, including some on-the-job training - Reviewing audit work completed by junior audit staff and providing helpful feedback to them, to assist with their development The Ideal Candidate - Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA), we will also consider part qualified. - Recent audit experience in a practice environment, experience of leading external audit assignments from planning to completion stages. Experience of FRS102 is essential. - Motivated to take responsibility for a task with an organised and methodical approach to workload - Confident user of Microsoft Office – intermediate/advanced Excel user. Prior knowledge of IRIS Accountancy software an advantage - Car owner and in possession of a full UK valid driving licence Benefits - Full Study Support (if needed) with opportunities to progress - Hybrid Working - Holiday Purchase Scheme Should you have any questions or wish t...

Are you an enthusiastic accountant seeking a role that combines a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development? An established organisation within the accountancy sector in Southampton is looking for an Accounts Semi Senior to join their friendly team. Known for a relaxed workplace culture and a focus on growth, this company values their staff and offers flexibility to help balance work and personal commitments. Benefits include on-site parking, study support for professional qualifications, and a commitment to mentoring junior staff. This is an excellent opportunity for someone aiming to advance their career within a forward-thinking business. What will the Accounts Semi Senior role involve? • Assisting with the preparation of clients' management accounts and financial statements, contributing to high-quality deliverables, • Managing bookkeeping tasks using cloud-based accounting software, ensuring accuracy and timely completion, • Supporting VAT and tax compliance processes, maintaining strict adherence to regulatory standards, • Building strong relationships with clients through professional and proactive communication, • Part-qualified or studying towards AAT/ACCA qualification, ...

Our client is looking for an Audit Senior to join their busy Audit and Accounts team in Eastleigh. Summary of Key Tasks • Performing audit planning, fieldwork and completion to a sufficient standard, • Planning, completion and finalisation of audit / accounts preparation assignments, • Preparation and finalisation of financial statements and tax computations, • Presentation of files to Business Advisor and Director for review, • Preparation and monitoring of audit assignment budgets, • Setting objectives for junior audit staff and supervising them on site, including some on-the-job training, • Reviewing audit work completed by junior audit staff and providing helpful feedback to them, to assist with their development The Ideal Candidate • Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA), we will also consider part qualified., • Recent audit experience in a practice environment, experience of leading external audit assignments from planning to completion stages. Experience of FRS102 is essential., • Motivated to take responsibility for a task with an organised and methodical approach to workload, • Confident user of Microsoft Office – intermediate/advanced Excel user. Prior knowledge of IRIS Accountancy software an advantage, • Car owner and in possession of a full UK valid driving license Benefits

A well‑backed, expanding international group is looking to appoint a Tax Manager into its central finance team in North Hampshire (Hybrid - 3 days pw in office). The organisation operates across multiple jurisdictions and offers the chance to work in a commercially driven, evolving environment with meaningful exposure to senior decision‑makers. This position will suit a qualified tax professional looking to broaden their remit beyond pure compliance and take ownership of group‑wide tax matters and projects. Key Responsibilities Managing core UK corporate tax obligations and coordinating external providers where relevant Contributing to group statutory tax reporting under UK and international accounting standards Supporting and delivering a range of tax initiatives, including cross‑border matters and documentation projects Assisting with the development and upkeep of tax policies, controls, and governance frameworks Advising the wider finance function on tax implications across various business activities Keeping abreast of regulatory change and helping embed best practice across the groupAbout You Qualified accountant (ACA/CA or equivalent) with post‑qualification experience in tax (CTA advantageous but not essential) Background from professional practice or an in‑house environment Solid knowledge of UK corporate tax; international exposure is helpful but not essential Pragmatic, organise...

About the Role We are looking for a confident and detail-driven Client Finance Manager / Management Accountant to join our small, focused accountancy practice. This role combines the preparation of high-quality management accounts with compliance support for a varied client portfolio. You will work across multiple clients, taking ownership of management accounting from data review and reconciliations through to monthly management accounts packs, including commentary and analysis. In addition, you will support smaller clients with VAT, year-end accounts and self-assessment work. Our environment is calm, quiet and low-distraction. This role suits someone who is confident in their ability, self-motivated, and comfortable working independently while being part of a close-knit team. Key Responsibilities Preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts to tight deadlines Production of full management packs, including clear written commentary Detailed balance sheet and control account reconciliations Variance analysis, ratio calculation and interpretation of results Updating weekly and monthly cashflow forecasts Assistance with annual budget preparation and reforecasting Year-end accounts support and preparation of working papers Investigating discrepancies and resolving issues efficiently UK & EU VAT return preparation and submission Self-assessment tax return preparation Communicating with clients and their customers, suppliers to answer queries Contributing to workflow efficiencies and process improvements Essential Skills & Experience Management accounting experience (CIMA qualified or QBE) Compliance Experience (VAT/CIS/Payroll) Strong IT skills, including Excel, Xero and Sage Comfortable working within a fully paperless environment Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Able to manage multiple clients and deadlines effectively Capable of working independently Who This Role Suits Someone who thrives in a quiet, focused working environment Proactive, organised and reliable Calm, professional and quietly confident with clients Enjoys responsibility and takes ownership of their work Strong with reconciliations, analysis and interpretation of financial information Confident in ability to manage switching to different client processes accurately and efficiently Benefits Company Pension Flexitime On Site Parking Refreshments TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client is looking for an Audit Semi Senior to join their busy Audit and Accounts team in Eastleigh. Summary of Key Tasks - Performing audit planning, fieldwork and completion to a sufficient standard - Planning, completion and finalisation of audit / accounts preparation assignments - Preparation and finalisation of financial statements and tax computations - Presentation of files to Business Advisor and Director for review - Preparation and monitoring of audit assignment budgets - Setting objectives for junior audit staff and supervising them on site, including some on-the-job training - Reviewing audit work completed by junior audit staff and providing helpful feedback to them, to assist with their development The Ideal Candidate - Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA), we will also consider part qualified. - Recent audit experience in a practice environment, experience of leading external audit assignments from planning to completion stages. Experience of FRS102 is essential. - Motivated to take responsibility for a task with an organised and methodical approach to workload - Confident user of Microsoft Office – intermediate/advanced Excel user. Prior knowledge of IRIS Accountancy software an advantage - Car owner and in possession of a full UK valid driving licence Benefits - Full Study Support (if needed) with opportunities to progress - Hybrid Working - Holiday Purchase Scheme Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful